Skoda Laura or Honda Accord - Team-BHP

deemon69 · 21st April 2006, 10:08

Hi guys....plsnning to buy a new car....confused between Laura (no jokes pls...

) or the Honda Accord.....HELP

prince85 · 21st April 2006, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by deemon69

Hi guys....plsnning to buy a new car....confused between Laura (no jokes pls...

) or the Honda Accord.....HELP

If i was you, then it would be the Honda Accord preferably the V6(VTEC). IMHO, its in a different segment altogether than the Laura which is just a next generation Octavia(so no big deal), soo its almost an Octavia. But the fact that the Accord is goin to be revamped soon is a fact that i would be a little wary of. BTW, why don't you have a look at the New Toyota Camry. It a much better car than the older Camry.

Cheers

navin · 21st April 2006, 10:24

15L and under
1. Octy RS - if you drive
2. Accord 4 cyl. - if you are chauffered
3. Sonata Embera - if you want all the gizmos

18L-20L
1. Accord V6 - if you drive
2. Camry - if you are chauffered
3. Laura - if you want DSG and other creature comforts.

caroholic1 · 21st April 2006, 10:44

Hey i would suggest you to go for the Honda Accord V6 rather than going for the Laura. Coz its just a new generation Octy with a couple of more featurs added to it.

jesal · 21st April 2006, 12:17

kick everything aside if u can get the camry the whole way its the best. accords have finally been blown aside

deemon69 · 21st April 2006, 14:57

Thanks guys...I prefer self driving & Camry is too big n city's getting crowded...Accord VTec is a great option, but if it's gonna be revamped...well will have to wait n see, no use buying a discontinued model

navin · 21st April 2006, 15:24

The Camry is not that much bigger than an Accord.

If you want a small (city) car that rocks the NHC Vtec will do. If you want a city car that is great to drive (although it lacks oomph) the NHC CVT is good.

If the NHC is too small and the Accord is being revamped and the Camry too big the RS/Laura are really your only options (you can also look at the Corolla G but you'll have to consider it's ride quality).

a) Choose size of car
then
b) Choose budget
then
c) Choose features you must have
then
d) Choose features that you'd like but can live without

prkothan · 21st April 2006, 16:21

I haven't been in Accord or new Camry. But got a chance to be in Laura. I would its miles ahead Octavia. For the comfort and features its worth buying.

ST7677 · 21st April 2006, 16:53

Well just test drive Accord and Laura and you would know that the later is any day better...

Accord is a big car (no doubt) but just look at the detailing of each and every thing in Skoda Laura, and you would be amazed.
That extra space in rear seat is of no use unless you are going to sit there and read a newspaper. For which I would recommend a Superb!

And mind you fuel cost in Accord will be Rs.8.3 per km, where as in Laura it will be Rs.2.7 per km...

Finally, look at the sales numbers for Laura and the waiting period, you would know how much it is in demand

adya33 · 21st April 2006, 18:03

I would pick Honda Accord over Laura anyday.

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Finally, look at the sales numbers for Laura and the waiting period, you would know how much it is in demand

Dude have you seen Honda Accord sales figures?

If you want latest in gizmo & tech, then go for Laura.

extreme_torque · 21st April 2006, 18:43

Well Laura is a next generation Octy.... if Honda would have taken the same approach as Skoda, the current generation Accord would have been selling at near C class prices! Stick to the Accord.... my two cents!

satyamenon · 21st April 2006, 19:49

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Originally Posted by ST7677

And mind you fuel cost in Accord will be Rs.8.3 per km, where as in Laura it will be Rs.2.7 per km...

?? 8.3 per km for accord? I think you mean 3.8...

prince85 · 21st April 2006, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by deemon69

Thanks guys...I prefer self driving & Camry is too big n city's getting crowded...Accord VTec is a great option, but if it's gonna be revamped...well will have to wait n see, no use buying a discontinued model

And i for once thought that the Accord was bigger than the Camry(old) slightly. I read the shootout between the Sonata, Camry and the Accord some time back in one of the car mags and if i can remember right then the Accord was a few mms longer than the Camry. But physically yes, the Camry does look bigger than the Accord, wonder why!

Cheers

nevertouchme · 21st April 2006, 21:18

Any day ! Go for HONDA ACCORD V6........

But the other day i was going thru the website www.mouthshut.com, and one of the Accord Owner had expressed his regrets buying the car.

According to him,
The Plus : Good Car.
The Minus : Spare Parts, Short in Supply.

You can read the review http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Hond...d-90003-1.html

I am not sure about Scoda Laura... But unless n until some one has detailed eyes(i may be wrong, coz i mistook it once), wont make out a Big Diff btw Octavia & Laura.

Go babe ! Go ! in a ROYAL ACCORD.... Get yourself in, get ur seat belts on, mmm... sun glasses too.... come 2 blr, the whole mt.carmel is behind u....

Jai

talktome_no1 · 21st April 2006, 21:20

You want a diesel or what??????
If a diesel you should go for the laura no doubt.
If the petrol one consider the Embera as well.

When the Embera and the Accord and the Laura were pitted against each other the Accord was the winner in terms of overall factors. The Sonata the best value for money. The Laura was a different car with a sense to win the competition by some means.
Personally I prefer the EMBERA. Just look at its on road presence. A good rear better than the Accord any DAY.

21st April 2006, 10:08	#1 (permalink)
deemon69 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2	Skoda Laura or Honda Accord Hi guys....plsnning to buy a new car....confused between Laura (no jokes pls... ) or the Honda Accord.....HELP

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jesal Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,785 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	kick everything aside if u can get the camry the whole way its the best. accords have finally been blown aside __________________ Јєşåł Åŕỳā Modifying Gone Mental

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extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,204	Well Laura is a next generation Octy.... if Honda would have taken the same approach as Skoda, the current generation Accord would have been selling at near C class prices! Stick to the Accord.... my two cents! Last edited by extreme_torque : 21st April 2006 at 18:46.

21st April 2006, 21:18	#14 (permalink)
nevertouchme BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 176	Any day ! Go for HONDA ACCORD V6........ But the other day i was going thru the website www.mouthshut.com, and one of the Accord Owner had expressed his regrets buying the car. According to him, The Plus : Good Car. The Minus : Spare Parts, Short in Supply. You can read the review http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Hond...d-90003-1.html I am not sure about Scoda Laura... But unless n until some one has detailed eyes(i may be wrong, coz i mistook it once), wont make out a Big Diff btw Octavia & Laura. Go babe ! Go ! in a ROYAL ACCORD.... Get yourself in, get ur seat belts on, mmm... sun glasses too.... come 2 blr, the whole mt.carmel is behind u.... Jai __________________ Patience is the ability to idle your motors when you feel like stripping your gears.

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21st April 2006, 10:24	#3 (permalink)
navin Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 11,689	15L and under 1. Octy RS - if you drive 2. Accord 4 cyl. - if you are chauffered 3. Sonata Embera - if you want all the gizmos 18L-20L 1. Accord V6 - if you drive 2. Camry - if you are chauffered 3. Laura - if you want DSG and other creature comforts.

21st April 2006, 10:44	#4 (permalink)
caroholic1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 317 View My Garage	Hey i would suggest you to go for the Honda Accord V6 rather than going for the Laura. Coz its just a new generation Octy with a couple of more featurs added to it.

21st April 2006, 14:57	#6 (permalink)
deemon69 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2	Thanks guys...I prefer self driving & Camry is too big n city's getting crowded...Accord VTec is a great option, but if it's gonna be revamped...well will have to wait n see, no use buying a discontinued model

21st April 2006, 15:24	#7 (permalink)
navin Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 11,689	The Camry is not that much bigger than an Accord. If you want a small (city) car that rocks the NHC Vtec will do. If you want a city car that is great to drive (although it lacks oomph) the NHC CVT is good. If the NHC is too small and the Accord is being revamped and the Camry too big the RS/Laura are really your only options (you can also look at the Corolla G but you'll have to consider it's ride quality). a) Choose size of car then b) Choose budget then c) Choose features you must have then d) Choose features that you'd like but can live without

21st April 2006, 16:21	#8 (permalink)
prkothan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 152	I haven't been in Accord or new Camry. But got a chance to be in Laura. I would its miles ahead Octavia. For the comfort and features its worth buying.

21st April 2006, 16:53	#9 (permalink)
ST7677 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 649	Well just test drive Accord and Laura and you would know that the later is any day better... Accord is a big car (no doubt) but just look at the detailing of each and every thing in Skoda Laura, and you would be amazed. That extra space in rear seat is of no use unless you are going to sit there and read a newspaper. For which I would recommend a Superb! And mind you fuel cost in Accord will be Rs.8.3 per km, where as in Laura it will be Rs.2.7 per km... Finally, look at the sales numbers for Laura and the waiting period, you would know how much it is in demand

21st April 2006, 21:20	#15 (permalink)
talktome_no1 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 9	You want a diesel or what?????? If a diesel you should go for the laura no doubt. If the petrol one consider the Embera as well. When the Embera and the Accord and the Laura were pitted against each other the Accord was the winner in terms of overall factors. The Sonata the best value for money. The Laura was a different car with a sense to win the competition by some means. Personally I prefer the EMBERA. Just look at its on road presence. A good rear better than the Accord any DAY.